I was once a fortunate man but at some point fortune abandoned me. But true good fortune is what you make for yourself. Good fortune: good character, good intentions, and good actions.

Receive the gifts of fortune without pride, and part with them without reluctance.

What springs from earth dissolves to earth again, and heaven-born things fly to their native seat.

It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinions than our own.

There is no man so blessed that some who stand by his deathbed won't hail the occasion with delight.

Past and future have no power over you. Just the present - and even that can be minimized.

If unwilling to rise in the morning, say to thyself, 'I awake to do the work of a man.'